Lecturer in Midwifery

At Robert Gordon University (RGU) we are proud of our excellence in education and research and we are offering an opportunity to join our great team as a Lecturer in Midwifery. RGU is an innovative, inclusive, and ambitious University, focused on the impact of its demand-led teaching and research. RGU delivers a high-quality vocational education and relevant curriculum which provides learners with the skills they require to thrive throughout their careers. As a result, the university has a reputation for producing graduates that are highly sought after by employers.

The School of Health is a vibrant academic community and the main provider of both undergraduate and postgraduate nursing, midwifery and AHP's in the North of Scotland. Our vision is to transform health and social care in urban, remote and rural areas and our new School Strategy sets out how we will achieve that.

As a Lecturer in Midwifery, you will join a motivated team of academics, providing support for teaching and learning across the School. With knowledge, experience, and skills as well as a degree in midwifery, you will be expected to contribute to the School’s undergraduate and postgraduate midwifery portfolio. Opportunities to contribute to teaching and assessment on related courses both within the School of Health and the wider University reflect the inter-professional approach which is required of the successful candidate. You will be a committed and motivated professional, you should have excellent communication and teaching skills and be able to motivate and inspire students. We welcome applicants from the broad range of contemporary midwifery experience and settings. This breadth of experience will enable you to contribute effectively to teaching, assessment, curriculum development and the preparation of future midwives for practice within diverse healthcare environments.

All our education is evidence based and we encourage curiosity and innovation in our staff to enhance our academic portfolio. You will be supported to identify and actively engage in scholarship and research activities. Development of a personal research profile and contribution to applied health research or educational research is an expectation of all academic staff. Additionally, you may also be involved in the School’s commercialisation activities.

This is a full time role however part time or job-share may be considered.

Grade 7 Salary Scale: £39,906 - £46,049
Grade 8 Salary Scale: £47,389 – £56,535

Salary on appointment will be dependent upon experience.

Candidates with limited or no prior experience as an academic will be placed on the first point of the Grade 7 scale. Consideration will be given to offering an Academic Attraction Payment (adjusted annually) for those candidates who have specific industry knowledge, skills or, expertise which are required for the position.

Please see the job attachments for further information regarding the Grade 7 and Grade 8 criteria. Further guidance on Academic Attraction Payments can be found here.

In keeping with RGU's commitment to work/life balance you will have the opportunity to work from home for a portion of the working week, but you must be in a position to deliver teaching on campus to meet the requirements of the course. You also will benefit from a generous pension scheme, 46 days annual leave, onsite nursery, sports centre as well as a range of voluntary health and travel benefits.

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